Trail Shoe: Salomon Trail Pro 2

Fewer bells and whistles than the XA Pro 3D

The Trail Pro 2 adds and subtracts from the XA Pro 3D. In some ways it is a more stable, adventure-race, rugged shoe with a solid platform for stability. In other ways, it feels like it has fewer bells and whistles, retaining only the Quickfit speed lacing, gusseted tongue and asymmetrical upper support. Our testers celebrated the form fit that the speed laces afforded, "wrapping the foot snugly," or giving an "evenly snug hug to the entire foot with no pinching like I have had with some quick laces." Although the Trail Pro 2 ran relatively gracefully with luxurious cushioning and even flex, it left the testers opining it was a solid choice for varied trail and off-trail activities, such as hiking, orienteering, and general adventuring. Perhaps that conclusion was because the sizing seemed about a half-size too big and the relatively rigid heel support that continued forward through the arch made for a stable, solid sure-footedness. The women’s models are made on a special women’s last and our female testers noted a great fit.